Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
applause
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
appropriate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
bloodnounUS /blood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
blowing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
characteristically
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
complain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
developed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
differently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
Dimmerly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
eyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
finished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
games
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
get
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
hardly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
hastily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
Hemstead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
Instead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
Lottie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
managed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
MISTLETOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNDER THE MISTLETOE.
moist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
mosaic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
motion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
narratives
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
nephew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
nose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
off
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
people
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
rather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
recover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
say
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
sermon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
set
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
story
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
suggest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
Sunday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE MISTLETOE.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
tribute
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
truer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE MISTLETOE.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
various
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
vociferously
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
Well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eyes of more than one were moist, and Lottie hastily left the room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. Dimmerly was the first to recover himself, and, after blowing his nose most vociferously, managed to say: "Well, nephew, it was hardly the thing to get a sermon off on us before Sunday, but, since it was rather well done, I don't think we will complain.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Instead of applause, there was the truer and more appropriate tribute of silence when Hemstead finished the mosaic of a story which, by the various narratives, had been developed so differently and yet characteristically.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I now suggest that you young people have some games that will set your blood in motion.
